PremiumNew Zealand|CrimeDrugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing26 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM8 minutes to read
New Zealand|CrimeNight stalker: Police may appeal against community detention16 Feb, 2021 07:42 PM5 minutes to readPolice are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.
New Zealand|CrimeAutistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags12 Feb, 2021 04:00 AM8 minutes to read"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.
New Zealand|CrimeNight stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two years3 Feb, 2021 07:13 PM5 minutes to readChristchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.
New Zealand|CrimeMan has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer3 Feb, 2021 12:33 AM4 minutes to readRyan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
New ZealandSurvivor: 'Prince Charming' husband beat me 15 days into marriage, locked me in room22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM5 minutes to readA sustainable store is helping women get back on their feet - with slow fashion.
New Zealand|CrimePolice officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub2 Jan, 2021 08:41 PMQuick ReadPolice said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
VideoPremium: Maria Fretwell's killer walked free - did the justice system fail her?52 years on, her children are still seeking closure after the man who killed her was allowed to walk free. Video / NZ Herald
New ZealandShe Is Not Your Rehab: Family mourns death of the woman who inspired a movement7 Dec, 2020 05:00 PM6 minutes to readThe woman who inspired She Is Not Your Rehab has lost her battle with lung cancer.
New ZealandMystery donor gives Pet Refuge a boost by matching donations dollar-for-dollar2 Dec, 2020 06:32 PM4 minutes to readThe donor's offer runs for one day only.
EntertainmentShe Is Not Your Rehab: Family reacts after Dwayne Johnson offers support1 Dec, 2020 12:14 AM6 minutes to readThe Rock took the family's message of anti-violence to the world.
Entertainment'Angelou, it's Uncle Rock': The Rock responds to Kiwi boy's message30 Nov, 2020 03:17 AM6 minutes to readA Kiwi-Samoan boy sent The Rock a powerful message — now the actor has responded.
New ZealandAbuse victim: 'I was fearful and never knew what kind of mood he'd be in'22 Nov, 2020 05:00 PM5 minutes to readAbuse victim: I felt sick when he beat our dogs with their leads.
New ZealandFamily violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches22 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM6 minutes to readXmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.
PremiumNew Zealand|CrimeViolent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself11 Nov, 2020 09:37 PM7 minutes to readHigh-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.
EntertainmentJohnny Depp libel case: Amber Heard vilified online despite being exonerated3 Nov, 2020 02:57 AM3 minutes to readFamily violence charities speak out as attacks continue on Amber Heard after court case.
New Zealand|CrimeMan found guilty on serious physical, sexual violence charges23 Oct, 2020 04:39 AM5 minutes to readThe verdicts were delivered today at the High Court at Auckland.
New Zealand|CrimeWoman calls ex-partner a 'dangerous man'20 Oct, 2020 12:30 AM4 minutes to readHe denies all eight charges.
EntertainmentGlee star Blake Jenner apologises for abusive relationship9 Oct, 2020 09:10 PM5 minutes to readAfter Melissa Benoist came out as a domestic violence survivor, her ex went silent online.
New ZealandDomestic violence increases rapidly in NZ - strangulation, beatings 'commonplace'2 Sep, 2020 04:18 AM6 minutes to readBrutality, severity of domestic violence is significantly worse in 2020, say advocates.
New Zealand|Crime'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori26 Aug, 2020 08:26 PM6 minutes to readForce was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.
New Zealand|CrimeMan guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old20 Aug, 2020 04:48 AM5 minutes to readJury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
New Zealand|CrimePolice blasted for prosecuting one of their own18 Aug, 2020 06:29 PM6 minutes to readOfficer acquitted of family violence charges, with judge letting rip at prosecution.
WorldHannah's heroic act: Queensland mum's final moments after evil crime14 Aug, 2020 09:15 PM5 minutes to readThe mum-of-three had burns to 97 per cent of her body, but that didn't stop her.
New Zealand|Crime'She can't be the victim': Woman who stabbed abusive partner to death sentenced6 Aug, 2020 11:09 PM10 minutes to readAn abused woman who stabbed her partner to death has been sentenced to home detention.
New ZealandSurviving domestic violence: 'A lot of people haven't had any kindness shown to them'3 Aug, 2020 05:00 PM8 minutes to readThe survivor manager of a women's refuge, as told to Elisabeth Easther
LifestyleIf you're thinking of leaving a violent partner, you need a financial plan. This toolkit can help2 Aug, 2020 09:00 PM6 minutes to readA financial plan is a crucial part of making your exit successful in the long term.
New ZealandThe dark side of smart technology: Enabling domestic abuse29 Jul, 2020 04:57 AM6 minutes to readSmart technology has made our lives easier. But it can used for sinister purposes.
CrimeTwo more Whangārei rioters sentenced26 Jul, 2020 06:00 PM2 minutes to readThe riot took place in Otangarei last March after an alleged family violence incident.
EntertainmentThe 'sick joke' Depp made at his wedding25 Jul, 2020 03:03 AM2 minutes to read"It is only a joke if it's not real...by then I knew he was hitting her," best man claims.
PremiumNew Zealand|Crime'Punished' twice: Abuse victims paying up to $1500 for protection orders20 Jul, 2020 06:10 PM9 minutes to readSome women need help from a lawyer but earn too much for free legal aid.
New Zealand|Crime'Unprovoked gratuitous violence': Parole refused for man who kidnapped partner, stabbed her18 Jul, 2020 08:25 PM9 minutes to readA man who kidnapped his partner from a refuge and beat, stabbed her will stay in prison.
WorldChilling items killer dad Chris Watts keeps in his prison cell17 Jul, 2020 05:19 AM3 minutes to readHe murdered his wife, two daughters and unborn son. Now his mum has revealed more details.
New Zealand|CrimeMan jailed after dinner complaint ends in choking assault16 Jul, 2020 08:35 PM3 minutes to readA man dissatisfied with his dinner beat and choked his partner into unconsciousness.